Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change.
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Stubble burning down 83% this year so far but the days ahead look hazy
How far this trend will be maintained needs to be observed since excessive rains in September have delayed harvesting of the paddy crop
 "Stubble burning down 83% this year so far but the days ahead look hazy")
Vegetable prices rise, barring potato and onion, shows data
Tomato prices, according to some analysts, are expected to go down as crop arrivals will increase in October
 "Vegetable prices rise, barring potato and onion, shows data")
Decoded: What is a PUSA decomposer? How can it discourage stubble burning?
Every year, over 5.7 million acres of paddy stubble is burned on farms in Punjab and Haryana, leading to severe environmental issues
 "Decoded: What is a PUSA decomposer? How can it discourage stubble burning?")
Kharif foodgrain output likely to touch record 150.5 mt this year
In 2020-21, pulses production went down by 6.65 per cent between the first and fourth advanced estimates
 "Kharif foodgrain output likely to touch record 150.5 mt this year")
India jumps 2 spots to 46th rank in Global Innovation Index 2021
The country's rank has been consistently rising in the last few years. From 81 in 2015, it has moved to 46 in 2021
 "India jumps 2 spots to 46th rank in Global Innovation Index 2021")
CACP suggestions on sugar economy ring louder: How does it work?
Gujarat only state to go ahead with staggered payments; issue of area reservation resisted by most states
 "CACP suggestions on sugar economy ring louder: How does it work?")
Kharif output: Oilseed production under a cloud but pulses look steady
Among kharif oilseeds, soybean and groundnut are the biggest in terms of both production and area under cultivation
 "Kharif output: Oilseed production under a cloud but pulses look steady")
Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
Incomes from crop production have dropped while wages have become the mainstay for rural households, experts say
 "Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts")
MSP hikes need to be supplemented by higher yields, say experts
Business Standard looks at the MSP hikes of main rabi crops in the last 10 years and their percentage rise compared to previous years
 "MSP hikes need to be supplemented by higher yields, say experts")
Is Indian Ocean Dipole the only measure of this year's below-par monsoon?
Experts say though rains have recovered the past few days, they won't wipe off the deficit and the 2021 monsoon season will end with a shortfall of 5-6% from the normal
 "Is Indian Ocean Dipole the only measure of this year's below-par monsoon?")
IMD forecasts above-normal Sep rainfall; deficit unlikely to be wiped out
September rains to be better but not enough to recoup seasonal deficiency, says IMD
 "IMD forecasts above-normal Sep rainfall; deficit unlikely to be wiped out")
Consistent performer: Despite high base, agri sector clocks growth
Rain in August this year was 24.1 per cent less than the normal
 "Consistent performer: Despite high base, agri sector clocks growth")
MGNREGA work demand up: 77% of budget used up in five months
Of the budgeted Rs 73,000 crore for the Centre's flagship scheme, around Rs 55,915.31 crore has already been exhausted in the first five months of FY22
 "MGNREGA work demand up: 77% of budget used up in five months")
Patchy rains impact sowing of kharif crops and reservoir levels
Erratic rains have impacted sowing of kharif crops and unless the monsoon revives quickly, it could have an impact on the final yields, particularly of the crops that were sown late
 "Patchy rains impact sowing of kharif crops and reservoir levels")
Sugar season 2020-21 to end with lower stocks, Rs 7,000 cr unpaid dues
The record drop in stocks has largely been due to bumper exports of seven million tones and diversion of 2.1 million tones of sugar towards ethanol
 "Sugar season 2020-21 to end with lower stocks, Rs 7,000 cr unpaid dues")
Centre hikes sugarcane FRP to Rs 290/quintal; rules out raising sugar price
The FRP of Rs 290 per quintal at a recovery rate of 10 per cent is higher by 87 per cent over production cost
 "Centre hikes sugarcane FRP to Rs 290/quintal; rules out raising sugar price")
Cabinet approves new palm oil mission with MSP-type benchmark assured price
The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the new central scheme on August 15 during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort.
 "Cabinet approves new palm oil mission with MSP-type benchmark assured price")
Patchy rains send inflation jitters, but not everyone's alarmed
For instance, Crisil Research said though there is stress in a couple of states and crops, there is no big reason for alarm
Skymet dilutes southwest monsoon forecast for 2021 to 'below-normal'
Drought possible in Gujarat and West Rajasthan, says private weather forecaster
 "Skymet dilutes southwest monsoon forecast for 2021 to 'below-normal'")
Why did previous attempts to boost domestic oil palm production fail?
Massive forest loss and impact on wildlife, long gestation, small farm holdings among hurdles to cultivation
 "Why did previous attempts to boost domestic oil palm production fail?")
